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07-16-12, 08:56 AM
This past Saturday morning I spotted a mid to late 80's white Cannondale Criterium frame & fork on Craiglist Long Island. It was only an hour old ad, and the ridiculous price was $25. It had the headset, front derailleur, bottom bracket, neck and seat post still attached. A bit to small for me, I still figured it was a typo and the person meant $125 and it was going to be a project for me.
So, of course I contacted him immediately...and he responded immediately with his phone number. When I called him, he said there were a few chips and scratches on the bike, but it was solid. He was the original owner, and looking to clear some items out. He didn't want to go through the hassle of ebay like he use to. He said he also had the wheels to it, and when I offered more money for it he said just take them. He even agreed to meet me half way late that afternoon, as he was going to his cousins. He only lives about a half hour from me, but said it would be easier. When I did meet him, he also pulls out a bag with the brakes, levers, rear derailleur and crankset. He said he was happy someone was going to use it, but said he couldn't find the handlebars & pedals (!!!! who cares!!!). He didn't want more money, but I gave him 2 twenty dollar bills anyway.
Bike is in in the process of being cleaned up. The greasy parts are cleaning up nicely, and I can't wait to finish it. So see, there are still some great deals to be had and nice people do deal with on Craigslist.
fred
So, of course I contacted him immediately...and he responded immediately with his phone number. When I called him, he said there were a few chips and scratches on the bike, but it was solid. He was the original owner, and looking to clear some items out. He didn't want to go through the hassle of ebay like he use to. He said he also had the wheels to it, and when I offered more money for it he said just take them. He even agreed to meet me half way late that afternoon, as he was going to his cousins. He only lives about a half hour from me, but said it would be easier. When I did meet him, he also pulls out a bag with the brakes, levers, rear derailleur and crankset. He said he was happy someone was going to use it, but said he couldn't find the handlebars & pedals (!!!! who cares!!!). He didn't want more money, but I gave him 2 twenty dollar bills anyway.
Bike is in in the process of being cleaned up. The greasy parts are cleaning up nicely, and I can't wait to finish it. So see, there are still some great deals to be had and nice people do deal with on Craigslist.
fred